Now quarterbacking for the NFL Carolina Panthers, last year Cam Newton stood tall on and off the college football field in victory, after overcoming hurdles during the regular season that included an NCAA investigation, says BCNN1.com.

After winning the national championship at Auburn University, he was quick to offer praise to God.

“I thank God every single day,” he told reporters. “I’m just His instrument and He’s using me on a consistent basis daily.” In his remarks, he continued to marvel at the ways God is using him.

“He’s using me to extend his Word and I’m a prime example of how God could turn something that was bad into something that was very great. If God is with me who can be against me.”